putta...

nesca, that is.

using Nigel Slater's quick and simple recipe

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Let them eat kibble

Stylish British made ceramic bowls

from

oneBluedog

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Jelly Melba

A bastardisation of two perfectly good recipes.

Steps 1 and 2 from this Raspberry & mint jelly

And using this Champagne jelly  (substituting sliced peaches)
 for the mint part of the first recipe.






Some people just can't leave well enough alone.

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Reality television

In theory, Stir-Fried Turmeric Squid.

In reality.

To be fair, this was the first time out with this recipe.
Though the sauce was delicious, the amount of prep time actually needed was greatly underestimated.

MasterChef Australia

The only watchable version of this show.

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Something for the weekend

Donna Hay's mint pesto

1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves

1/4 cup mint leaves

1 clove crushed garlic

1/4 cup lemon juice

1 tbs olive oil

blend in food processor until smooth

season to taste

 

 Along with 1/2 cup of blanched garden peas,

add to drained orecchiette pasta allowing the residual heat to warm through the pesto.

Serve with grated pecorino.


Gnocchi  works well as a substitute if orecchiette isn't available.

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Sour sweet

Claire Ptak's

Sour Cherry Pie with Noyau Cream

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Spoonful of sugar

Ottolenghi's
Pear and cranberry upside-down cake

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